The secret is diversification...but not in the way that you might think...

Here's why you need to go offshore now...
and how to do it...

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

If you think that a half-hearted attempt at diversification is going to cut it when it all hits the fan then you're going to be sorely disappointed.
These are unbelievably volatile times—financially, politically, and otherwise. Economies are collapsing. Foreign nations are grabbing power. Governments are printing money with reckless abandon.

Once a sure bet, the United States is poised on the brink of an imminent meltdown. And the rest of the Western world is in the same boat. No single country is a safe haven.

Diversification—as it's touted elsewhere—won't prepare you for what's about to come. Traditional diversification strategies are just the tip of the iceberg. There's a lot more that you need to be doing to safeguard your family's future.

Yes, there's an incredible amount of instability and uncertainty. But here's one thing you can be certain about...

America is no longer the "land of the free and the home of the brave." It's become the land of tax-and-spend politicians...and the home of the meek. Politicians are ruining the country and the citizens are too afraid—or too ignorant—to do much of anything about it.

The American government is running out of money. Fast. It has to borrow money—every month—just to service its debt. Your family couldn't survive long doing that. And neither can the U.S. government.

Consider...

It now costs the U.S. government more to make payments on its debt then the revenue it brings in through taxes.

Russia and China have virtually abandoned the U.S. dollar, preferring to do trade in local currencies instead. For example, they recently cut a $400 billion deal to supply China with natural gas. The contract will be paid in Chinese renminbi, not the dollar.

Germany (the world's fourth largest GDP) is now connected to China via one of the world's longest railways. The move—called the New Silk Road—connects trade between Europe and China.

I'm afraid the money—and the power—are leaving the United States swiftly—and moving East.

So if your idea of diversifying is to "mix up" your investments inside the United States then it's time you rethink your strategy. That's not really diversification at all...even if that's what your financial planner would have you believe.

Throughout history, failed governments have turned inward to its people when looking for money to continue feeding the bureaucracy. It doesn’t take much creativity to simply seize some or all of the assets of its citizens.

And I am not talking about Rome. You only have to look to Cyprus in 2012-2013 to see a very real example of a government stealing its people’s money.

Think it can't happen here?

U.S. debt is around $20.6 trillion at the time of this writing, an unprecedented amount. And it’s rapidly climbing.

Any thinking person can see debt at that level is simply unsustainable…

Change must happen at some point, and I’d bet that Americans won’t like the fallout.

Eventually, finally, the government will need to make a run for its citizens’ money in some way.

It's not like Cyprus—yet—but I believe it will be.

And what you've been taught about diversification is not going to help you. Not even a little.

What good is a diversified mutual fund portfolio going to do for you if the government takes steals it from you—in the name of Patriotism?

What good is owning real estate here if it’s no longer worth anything?

What good is your American passport when things really go sideways and you want to leave…but aren’t allowed?

The solution is simple...

Truly go international. Get as much of your money—and your life—out of the United States as you can—and put it in places around the world that make sense.

You don’t have to leave the United States if you don’t want to. But you need to be ready when the time comes...

Secret Global Diversification Strategies
For Turbulent Times

"...we have a system where we can allocate capital without tax consequences. We can move money as the text books say to where it can be usefully deployed..." ~ Warren Buffett

My name is Lief Simon. And I've got something to confess. I really don't care if the American economy finally collapses.

Well...

Care is the wrong word I suppose.

I care. But my life—and my finances—wouldn't skip a beat. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the economy of the United States could finally bite the dust any day now. And so I've learned not to bank my future on the United States. I am suggesting that you take the same strategy.

I've moved my money—strategically—in various places around the world. If the American dollar collapses, some of my investments might suffer temporary setbacks, but nothing permanent. Most will be completely unaffected.

The good news is...

You can do the same. And as exotic as go international sounds, it's a lot simpler than you think. This is something you can do—starting today—no matter what your current financial situation is.

In fact, it's easier to do if you don't have a lot of investments currently. But if you are invested heavily, it's all the more urgent you get started now—before it's too late.

And, it's not just your investments either. There are advantages to be had in setting up residencies (even citizenships), bank accounts, and more in various other countries around the world.

Here's just a small sampling of what you can do...

Invest in foreign currencies. While the U.S. dollar is being debased by the government printing money at will, other countries' currencies are actually appreciating at 5% to 7% or more. Some of these currencies are pegged to the American dollar—so you can get the benefits of any strengthening of the dollar—but they can be unpegged at anytime, so when the dollar tanks, it doesn't drive them downward. All reward, no risk.

Open a foreign bank account. Remember how Cyprus closed the banks so they could effectively steal the money of their citizens? It can happen in the United States too. But if you choose a stable, private jurisdiction to set up a bank account, then your money will be safe when the U.S. government comes for it.

Invest in productive foreign real estate. If the American government comes for your money they will be in for a surprise. The government is not able to compel you to sell your piece of land in Chile (for example). So buying foreign real estate is a great way to protect your money. But if you also buy real estate that's productive (perhaps a farm) then there are other advantages—not the least of which is having somewhere to go (and something to eat) in the event of some domestic catastrophe.

Invest in offshore variable annuities. If you do so in the right jurisdictions, then you'll have a safe stream of income for your future—or your family’s future. And you'll grow that nest-egg tax deferred.

Start a business offshore. Depending on your situation, this could provide huge legal and tax advantages. It's a complex subject—one that I'll talk about further shortly.

The bottom line is that offshore investing offers you tax advantages, legal protection from frivolous lawsuits and privacy and protection from desperate governments looking for quick, easy cash.

Again, this is just a small sampling of what you can do—and why you should consider it. Everybody is different so I can't give you an exact step-by-step blueprint here.

But you should know...these strategies sound exotic but they are much easier to do than you think—especially if you get the right advice upfront.

I know—because I have done all of that, and more.

The Offshore Guru With Feet On The Ground

Lief SimonSimon Letter Editor

I hate the word "guru" but I suppose it is fitting. There's so many people out there teaching people how to diversify internationally when they've never even done it themselves!

There are guys that never even leave the United States—yet they are teaching you how to go global.

So, while I hate the word "guru", I will take the label on grudgingly. You see, I live the kind of life I am encouraging you to live. You may not want to be as extreme as I am, but I want you to know that you are getting advice from somebody who really walks the
walk—it's not just talk.

I have...

lived and worked in 7 countries on 5 continents

traveled to more than 70 countries

bought and sold real estate in 26 countries

started business ventures in 10 countries

opened multiple foreign bank accounts

acquired a second passport

and more...

Again, what works for me may not work exactly for you. But I wanted to convey to you that I am well qualified to speak to you on offshore diversification.

At this point, you likely see the need to move some of your investments offshore—but you might be wondering where to begin...

How To Get Started With Offshore Investing

A lot of people see what is happening in the United States and they get worried and act impulsively. One of the countries we often recommend is Panama. Some people hear this and they want to pick up and move everything down to Panama.

Well...that's good—unless things go bad in Panama too.

That's not diversification. That's called moving.

True diversification is not depending on any one country—or investment vehicle. And it's something you can start small with. But you have to be careful...

It will come as no surprise to you but the world is always changing. You may hear offshore investing advice that was good just 3 months ago that has now become obsolete.

So you have to be careful where you get your information from, as being misinformed can be both costly and dangerous.

Honestly, the best way to stay on top of the ever-changing world of offshore investing is to get the information directly from me and my team. It's what we live and breathe every day.

But there aren't enough hours in the day for me to be able to help everybody.

I've learned over the years that not everybody who doles out international investing advice actually knows what they're talking about.

More importantly, I've learned that there is a growing need for the information. More and more people like yourself are coming to see that their money is just not safe in the United States. And there are plenty of advantages to investing offshore.

That's why I created and continue to write Simon Letter.Simon Letter is an email newsletter covering the latest in offshore topics to help you internationalize your life. It is sent out once per month, directly to your email inbox.

Let's be clear about one thing...

The goal of Simon Letter is not to tell you exactly what to invest in—or where to invest. That would be completely irresponsible of me given that I don't know you or your current situation or your future goals.

Rather, the goal of Simon Letter is to keep you up-to-date and informed on all of your various opportunities out there—and there are many.

Simon Letter presents a buffet of options—and you get to pick and choose from the buffet as you like.

AND, something else you should know...

I'm a straight-up guy and I tell it like it is. I don't sugarcoat anything. If you are looking for advice on dodging taxes or other illegal activities then Simon Letter is not for you.

But, if you are looking for advice on how to legally minimize your taxes and risk, then you'll be interested in what I have to share with you.

Here is a sampling of the kinds of topics covered in Simon Letter. Inside, you'll discover...

When (and where) you should establish residency—or even citizenship—in a foreign country. You'll learn which countries make sense, what the tax advantages are, and exactly how to go about actually doing it—if and when you are ready.

How (and where) to open a foreign bank account. Not all jurisdictions are created equal when it comes to security and privacy. You'll discover which countries are best to bank in now (this continues to change as the United States rolls out laws like FATCA).

Where to find great deals on real estate—especially productive real estate. There's something about having tangible property in other countries that is extremely comforting. There's little—if any—negative impact when the dollar crashes...and because the property is in a foreign jurisdiction, courts in the United States can't touch it in the event of a judgment from a frivolous law suit.

In February—or thereabouts—you'll get my Annual Tax Guide For Americans Living, Investing, And Doing Business Overseas. You'll get advice on how to report income from foreign assets, how to handle foreign bank accounts, what to do if you report income in a foreign country, and so on. While this is no substitute for personal tax advice from your accountant, it does give you a start in the right direction and can even assist your professional in preparing your taxes.

Many issues of Simon Letter are focused on a particular country. You get in-depth, real-world, practical information on local banking, citizenship and residency options, asset structures and protection techniques, business incentives, and more. This is not general information that is scraped quickly from Google—it is real world knowledge gleaned from actual experience on places like Belize, Panama, Malta, Ireland, Singapore, and more.

Each issue contains questions from your fellow members—and my real world answers. You are free to ask specific questions too. And although I can't answer every single question that comes in, I do my best. Besides—a lot of the questions are common so you'll probably get some great, relevant advice in this section.

And a whole lot more. I know of no other source dedicated to bringing you as much up-to-date, real-world offshore diversification information as Simon Letter.

No "Doom and Gloom" Here

There's one thing I want to mention here—lest you get the wrong idea. A lot of my colleagues speak a lot of "doom and gloom" to try to scare you into buying their stuff. That's not my style.

I've talked so far about the U.S. economy collapsing. I believe it's not an if—but a when. It could be days, weeks, or months from now. Or it could be 10 years from now.

It doesn't really matter.

I believe in diversifying internationally so that you have peace of mind—and it doesn't matter what happens in the United States—or anywhere else in the world for that matter. You won't be dependent on any one single country.

So...

Simon Letter is not "doom and gloom." But there's no rose-colored glasses either. This is all about real-world, practical, honest information that will guide you to a better future.

AND...

There's so much actionable information contained inside each issue of Simon Letter that—by itself—it can easily get you started down the path to offshore diversification. But I'd be remiss if I did not mention...

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I trust you can see the value of what I am offering you here. If you are certain—as I am—that leaving your money inside the United States is just too risky and if you are looking to diversify internationally then there is no better source of information to help you do that.

Simon Letter will save you countless hours of research and help you avoid costly mistakes. As such, the advice contained could be worth many thousands of dollars to you.

I could easily charge $1,000 per year for Simon Letter and you'd still be getting a bargain.

But this isn't strictly about the money for me. I do well enough with my businesses and investments that I don't need to make a fortune on Simon Letter. I'd rather help as many people as possible get their money out of harms way.

So...

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These reports will get you up-to-speed quickly and they contain essential information to get you started down the road of offshore investing.

Here's what you'll get...

Special Report #1: 5 Drop-Dead Simple Foreign Bank Account Destinations. Opening a bank account offshore is one of the first things you'll want to do. In this report you'll discover the 5 countries that are the simplest to open a bank account in. Even better, these 5 countries hold some advantage over other jurisdictions in the world.

Special Report #2: My 5 Favorite Offshore Jurisdictions. If you want to start diversifying your investments internationally (and you should), then the options can literally be overwhelming. If your only criteria is “not the United States,” then where do you start? In this report I'll narrow it down to the 5 different countries that I like best—each for different reasons. I am confident that one of these 5 will suit your individual situation and goals.

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They'll give you the background you need to be fully up-to-speed on offshore investing and they'll make coming issues of Simon Letter much more meaningful to you.

If you're quick, I've got a couple of other special reports for you...

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I don't want you to live in fear of what's to come but I don't want you to be like an ostrich with your head in the sand either.

Bad things are coming to the United States.

Bad things are coming to other countries too.

There's no single country that's a safe haven.

That's the whole point of my message:

Security comes with picking the right investments inside the right countries at the right time...and doing so in a diversified manner.

It's not about moving yourself and all your investments to a “better” country. It's about being indifferent (financially) about what happens anywhere in the world because your offshore diversification plan has you covered.

It's about choosing to fly above the clouds so you are aware of the storm yet unaffected by its repercussions.

The keys to security, confidence, and lasting wealth are yours for the taking. All you have to do is take action...

Speak to you soon!

Lief Simon
Offshore Investment Guru
Editor, Simon Letter

P.S. Maybe you wish life was like the "good old days" where diversification meant investing in a few mutual funds. Life is not like that anymore—things are volatile. I write Simon Letter because I've seen people lose their shirt—right at the time they were supposed to be retiring and enjoying life.

I don't want that to happen to you. I want your financial future to be secure. Both for you and for those you care about. Going offshore is the only way I know how to bulletproof your financial future. But you've got to do it right.

Simon Letter will show you the way.

It's a brave new world. I invite you to join me...

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